The Chicago Bulls will host the New York Knicks to begin a highly anticipated NBA game on January 4, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
The Bulls score 118.8 points per game, while the Knicks score 117.
The Bulls get more boards than the Knicks (44.8 per game vs. 42.9 per game), which gives them more control over the ball.
The Bulls also make more passes than the Knicks, with 29.2 assists every game compared to 28.1 for the Knicks.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks NBA game, plus plenty more.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks: Date and tip-off time
The Chicago Bulls will square off against the New York Knicks in an exciting NBA game on January 4, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT, at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois.
| Date | January 4, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | United Center |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
How to watch Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks live on:
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Chicago Bulls team news
Zach LaVine scores an impressive 22.3 points a game and makes 50.3% of his field goals and 80.7% of his free throws.
Nikola Vučević gets 10.1 rebounds each game and 7.9 defensive rebounds.
Josh Giddey averages 6.8 assists and 2.7 turnovers over 27.3 minutes.
Chicago Bulls Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, Torrey Craig | Leg injury | Day-to-Day |
| SG, Ayo Dosunmu | Achilles injury | Day-to-Day |
New York Knicks team news
Jalen Brunson scores 25.2 points each game on 48.3% field goals and 82.5% free throws.
Karl-Anthony Towns grabs a lot of rebounds (13.7 per game), including 10.8 on defense.
OG Anunoby is blocking 1.15 shots per game.
New York Knicks injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG, Miles McBride | Hamstring injury | Day-to-Day |
| C, Mitchell Robinson | Ankle injury | Out |
Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks head-to-head record
The game might be a fiercely contested contest based on the Bulls and the Knicks' five previous head-to-head meetings. The Knicks have triumphed in three of their last five games, including a close one on the 14th of April 2024, 120–119, and a strong one on January 4, 2024, 116–100.
The Bulls' latest win, was on November 14th of 2024 by a score of 124-123, and another win on April 6th, 2024, was by a score of 108–100. This shows that they can pull off tight wins.
Although both teams consistently score a lot of points, the Knicks may have a slight edge going into this game due to their strong offensive performance. However, the Bulls are capable of keeping it close if they take advantage of their rebounding advantage and keep the ball.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | Bulls 124-123 Knicks |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Knicks 120-119 Bulls |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Knicks 128-117 Bulls |
| Apr 06, 2024 | Bulls 108-100 Knicks |
| Jan 04, 2024 | Knicks 116-100 Bulls |